LOs - Epidemiology

Question 1

What is the epidemiology of amniotic fluid embolism?

Answer 1

2 in 100,000 in the UK

Most cases occur in labour but can occur during c-section and after delivery in the immediate postpartum

Question 2

What is the epidemiology of Asherman’s Syndrome?

Answer 2

16% after 1 D&C, 32% after 3 or more D&Cs

Approx. 20% after miscarriage

Question 3

What is the epidemiology of atrophic vaginitis?

Answer 3

10-40% of post-menopausal women have symptoms

Question 4

What is the epidemiology of Bartholin’s cyst/abscess?

Answer 4

2% of women develop one at some time in life

Question 5

What is the epidemiology of cervical cancer/CIN?

Answer 5

Can develop at any age but CIN1 4%, CIN 5% (in US)

50% of cases occur in women under 45, incidence highest amongst 25-29 years

• Squamous cell carcinoma 80%
• Adenocarcinoma 20%

Question 6

What is the epidemiology of each of the 3 types of postpartum mental health problems?

Answer 6

Baby blues - 60-70%, more common in primips
Postnatal depression - 10%
Puerperal psychosis - 0.2%